R.C. Edwards Middle School

SDPC Camp TalentEd is back June 8–26 at Easley High for students in grades 4–9! Each week features a different arts focus:

🎨 June 8–12: Dance & Visual Art
🎵 June 15–19: YAMS (Bluegrass Instruments) & Choir
🎬 June 22–26: Theatre

This FREE camp includes meals and transportation for current SDPC students. Application and teacher recommendation required.

🔗 See the flyer and apply: https://aptg.co/QFF21-
Student Application: https://bit.ly/TalentED2026

March 2026 - Family Update!
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All County Band brings together top middle and high school musicians from across the district for an intensive, audition-based honor ensemble experience. This year, nearly 350 SDPC students in grades 6–12 auditioned, with 176 musicians earning a spot through a rigorous process that included scales, a prepared solo, and challenging sight-reading. In less than nine hours of rehearsal at Pickens High School, students—many playing together for the first time—came together to create music at an impressive level.

The junior band, conducted by Chris Mitchell (Powdersville Middle School), performed four pieces, while the senior band, led by Joe Gulledge (retired Clover High School director), performed five. A huge thank you to Domino’s of Clemson for donating 50 pizzas to feed nearly 200 students and staff during Monday night’s rehearsal. And special thanks to our SDPC middle and high school band directors for the outstanding preparation that made this high-level performance possible—we’re incredibly proud of our musicians and educators.

Experiences like All County Band reflect SDPC’s strong commitment to fine arts education and the exceptional talent and dedication of our student musicians.

Interested in participating in the science fair? Here is your chance! Email AmandaPlumblee@pickens.k12.sc.us with any questions!

February 2026 - Family Update!
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This Spring, the Greenville Drive and Michelin N.A. proudly present the 18th Annual Reading All-Stars Program. The Reading All-Stars Program is a reading incentive program for any Kindergarten –8th grade student aimed at promoting reading and academic success across the Upstate.

Parents of 8th Graders: Every 8th grader and their parent/guardian will attend an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meeting hosted by our guidance department in January. Please sign up to schedule: https://bit.ly/EdwardsIGP2026

Donut Sale this week!

Next week is Spirit Week! Dress up and enjoy the last few days before Winter Break!

December 2025 - Family Update!
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November 2025 - Family Update!
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7th Grade Families - we're excited to be heading back to Chattanooga, TN! The deadline to sign up is next Tuesday, 10/7, and spots are filling up. Please use this link to book your trip - https://orangeskytravel.com/200211